Childminder EY419296

Inspection date 30 August 2018 Previous inspection date 7 December 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder warmly welcomes children into her home. She provides children with a caring and well-resourced environment in which they make good progress. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works collaboratively with them to ensure that their children's needs are continuously met. n The childminder spends time carefully reviewing the quality of her practice. She takes account of the views of parents and children. This helps her to consider areas for future development. n The childminder understands how young children learn. She effectively evaluates her observations of children's play and learning and uses these to form accurate assessments. She clearly identifies the progress that children make and what they need to learn next. n The childminder interacts with children in a caring and affectionate way. Children develop close attachments to the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care.

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The provision is good

n The childminder supports children's social skills and understanding of the world they live in. She provides children with opportunities to explore the local environment. For example, children go on walks in nearby parks and take trips on buses to the local town.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Professional development is not yet sufficiently targeted at raising the quality of teaching to the highest possible level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n strengthen the ongoing programme of professional development to raise the quality of teaching and learning outcomes for children to the highest possible level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children from harm. She continuously considers ways to minimise potential hazards to children. Children are well supervised at all times. The childminder has completed training to ensure that she is fully aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns over the welfare of a child. The childminder has developed good relationships with other settings that children attend. This supports continuity and consolidation in children's learning. Parents state how delighted they are with the care and learning that the childminder provides for their children. They value the online program used by the childminder. This enables them to see the opportunities that their children participate in and the progress that they are making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher. She follows children's interests and applies this knowledge to enthuse and motivate their learning. For instance, she uses children's current fascination with dinosaurs to support their developing numeracy skills. Children show engagement and involvement, as they count how many dinosaurs the childminder has hidden in a tray of coloured rice. The childminder skilfully adapts activities to ensure that the needs of children of all ages are successfully met. During singing sessions, for example, older children are supported to recall the words of familiar songs, while younger children enjoy experimenting with a range of musical instruments. Children's early communication skills are promoted very well. The childminder interacts with children as they play, initiating meaningful conversations and introducing new words and phrases to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they are confident in their surroundings and familiar with the routines. They behave very well. The childminder is calm and patient and a good role model for children. She adopts a positive and consistent approach helping them to learn what is expected of them. Children listen attentively to the childminder and follow her instructions. For example, they respond quickly when she suggests that they go to the cloakroom to wash their hands before snack time. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves, such as preparing their own fruit for their snack. Children learn how to use a knife safely as they cut apples and bananas into bite size pieces. Children are developing a good understanding of a healthy lifestyle. They have lots of opportunities to be physically active and to enjoy nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their initial starting points. The childminder understands the need to identify any gaps in children's learning and ensures that they are closed as swiftly as possible. Carefully considered activities help to ensure that children are actively engaged in meaningful play. All children gain necessary skills in readiness for their next stage in learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419296 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064496 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2015

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The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Asfordby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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